STUDENT AWARDS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please check below for info on how to claim a scholarship, details on which scholarship applications we administer, and other questions you may have. Contact us if your question isn’t answered here.

I was awarded a scholarship through the BC Interior Community Foundation. How can I claim it?

If you have been awarded a scholarship through the BC Interior Community Foundation, and it is not distributed by your Secondary School, University/College or your School District Office, please send the information as listed below to scholarships@bcicf.ca –

Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution (acceptance letter)
Proof of enrollment to classes (class schedule or transcripts)
Copy of Student Identification Card with Student Number Visible

Please Note: Scholarships/Bursaries do expire & this date would have been listed on your initial award letter. Scholarship/Bursary Distributions will be sent directly to your Post-Secondary Institution & cannot be awarded to individuals. Distribution processing time may take 2-4 weeks for BCICF to process; your University/College may also need additional processing time so please plan accordingly.

Can you give my scholarship to me in cash?

Please note we are unable to distribute scholarship/bursary payments to individuals. We must distribute them directly to your registered Post-Secondary Institution in Canada.

Which Scholarships does the BCICF take applications for?

Please check the Scholarship Application Page

If your scholarship is not listed on this page, we do not take applications for it.

I submitted an application & I haven't heard back?

If you have submitted an application via email, we would have sent back a note to say your application documents have been received. Please call the office to follow up if you have not had a return email confirming receipt of your application. If you have submitted documents via paper mail, please call the office to confirm receipt – 250-434-6995.

I submitted my scholarship claim documents but I haven't heard anything back?

If you have submitted your scholarship claim documents via email, we would have sent back a note to say your documents have been received. Please call the office to follow up if you have not had a return email confirming receipt of your documents. If you have submitted documents via paper mail, please call the office to confirm receipt – 250-434-6995.

My tuition has already been paid by another organization/funding agency. Can I get my scholarship/bursary in cash?

Please note we are unable to distribute scholarship/bursary payments to individuals. We must distribute them directly to your registered Post-Secondary Institution in Canada. You may be able to follow up with your Post-Secondary Institution to arrange re-imbursement with them, but we are unable to disburse any monies directly to individuals.

I am registered at a University or College outside of Canada. How do I claim my award?

We will still need the same documents as requested in the letter you received from us originally with your award. Please call the office for more direction on how we can help you receive your scholarship or bursary if your school is outside of Canada. Contact Us.